TeamSmile kicked off the summer with our Milwaukee Brewers program at American Family Field on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. It was the first road program for our three new TeamSmile staff members: Kami Thomas, Bobby Casey, and Megan Shepard. Coincidentally, six years ago it was the first road program for Executive Director, John McCarthy. This was an exciting beginning for the team as they have now completed eight (8) successful programs, caring for over 700 children with the help of more than 500 volunteers. Our programs are successful because our volunteers are 100% dedicated to helping, educating, and treating children. We cannot thank our volunteers enough for their continued help and dedication. 

TeamSmile, whose mission is to provide children in need with a life-changing dental experience through the power of sports, has announced that it has entered into a new sponsorship agreement with leading health and well-being company Humana Inc.

With support from Humana, thousands of children across the country will be served this year at TeamSmile large-scale, dental clinics in sports stadiums and arenas throughout the country. The clinics are held in collaboration with teams in the NFL, MLB, NBA, major colleges and more.

“We are so grateful to Humana for this collaboration,” said John McCarthy, Executive Director, TeamSmile. “Humana is genuinely interested in making a difference in the lives of children through our TeamSmile model. Together, we will impact thousands of children throughout the country, while creating a unique dental experience through our partnerships with professional and major college sports teams. With Humana’s support, we will provide greater access to oral health care for children in need.”

“Seeing a dentist for the first time can be such a positive and life-changing experience that can lead to a lifetime of consistent good oral health.” said Dean M. Fry, DDS, Chief Dental Officer, Humana. “As a major provider of specialty healthcare benefits, including dental plans, it is a natural fit for Humana to support an organization like TeamSmile, which helps ensure underserved children, many who have never seen a dentist before, receive preventative and ongoing dental care.”

Sun Life/DentaQuest is a purpose-driven oral health care company dedicated to improving the oral health of all.



Sun Life/DentaQuest  manages dental and vision benefits for 30+ million Americans and provides direct patient care through their network of more than 80 oral health centers in 6 states. They provide outcomes-based, cost-effective dental solutions for Medicaid and CHIP, Medicare Advantage, small and large businesses, and individuals nationwide. And they’ve invested more than $230 million in grants and programs to achieve measurably healthier communities across the country. By advancing prevention-focused oral health, better overall health for everyone is achieved. To learn more about DentaQuest, visit www.dentaquest.com

“For five years now, DentaQuest has been a key partner with TeamSmile. They are a National Partner, yet have also supported individual programs and our Virtual Oral Health Education Presentations. Recently, DentaQuest made a big commitment to help us launch the Dental Home Project, Powered by DentaQuest. What a wonderful partner!” John McCarthy - Executive Director of TeamSmile. 

SDI and TeamSmile Announce Partnership

Committed to Providing Access to Oral Care for All 

SDI Limited, fast becoming a world leader in specialist dental materials, today announces its partnership with TeamSmile, whose mission is to provide children in need with a life-changing dental experience through the power of sports. 

“SDI is proud to support TeamSmile through our range of preventive and restorative dental products, to help change the smiles and lives of children in need across the country,” said Adrian Atyimas, Sales Manager USA. “Our team is excited to be part of such a relevant and worthy cause and we look forward to making a positive impact on our community through the power of good oral health.”

“We are grateful to SDI for this new partnership,” said John McCarthy, Executive Director of TeamSmile. “We are pleased to bring SDI products into our TeamSmile programs, as this is a first-class research and development company that will provide quality products to our dentists and hygienists, thus improving our overall TeamSmile programs.”



As a partner of TeamSmile, SDI will also use its resources and reach to support specific, targeted programs that positively impact the lives of children across the country.